Scandinavian Summer – Travel During Festival Season

Minneapolis, MN – Borton Overseas is a tour operator with over 100 years’ experience planning travel to the world’s most desirable destinations. With winter underway, why not spend long, cozy evenings planning an exciting summer holiday to Scandinavia? It’s the perfect time to visit during the festival season!

Summers in Scandinavia are filled with special holidays, festivals and events that give trips a truly authentic cultural experience. Whether waving the Norwegian flag on Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day; walking the wharf at a Finnish Maritime Festival or dancing around a maypole to celebrate the summer solstice in Sweden, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Nordic cultures through these special events.

Hans Christian Andersen, the famous author of children’s books, was inspired by the quaint villages, flower-filled fields, and castles of his homeland of Denmark. Each August, his birthplace of Odense celebrates his legacy with the Hans Christian Andersen Festival complete with concerts, parades and various artistic performances. Borton Overseas offers a self-drive Fairy Tale in Denmark package to experience the magic of the Danish countryside yourself.

Incorporating food into travel is high on the list of many travelers; there are food festivals and events taking place all over Scandinavia.

Each September, Norway's largest local food and beer festival takes place in Bergen. Local food producers, farmers, and brewers from all over Norway come to the fjord city to offer their products, tastes and inspiration. Borton Overseas have crafted a one-of-a-kind tour to take you there. Their Signature Journey, Savor Scandinavia, hosted by Scandinavia Specialist Nicole Anderson, includes the Bergen Food Festival, along with other stops for a gastronomic delight.

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About Borton Overseas

Bringing travelers to unique corners of the world, Borton Overseas ensures the very best, most in-depth travel experience for its customers. With numerous trips and customizable options, Borton Overseas focuses its expertise on East and Southern Africa, all of Scandinavia, South America and Antarctica, China, Asia, and India. With founding heritage rooted deep in Norway, Borton Overseas owns Trollstigen Resort in Norway, and features for all their destinations include a staff of Destination Specialists providing trip planning services, first-hand experience, long-time expertise, customization, new and unique itineraries and sustainable travel.